Social Insurance clarifies: 500 riyal increase per beneficiary or per family?

The General Organization for Social Insurance has clarified details regarding the 500 riyal increase, which will be paid to beneficiaries in line with directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz, following a proposal by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. The increase involves a monthly allowance of 500 riyals for civilian and military employees on civil service salary scales and operating program contracts.

500 riyal increase in social insurance

According to the royal directive, the allowance also covers retirees and the family members of deceased contributors or retirees under the Social Insurance Law. This measure is part of a package of initiatives to support citizens, coinciding with announcements by Saudi Energy Company and National Water Company regarding changes to electricity and water tariffs starting January 1, 2027.

Under the royal directive, a monthly payment of 500 riyals will be made to the family members of deceased contributors or retirees covered by the Social Insurance Law.

The Social Insurance Organization clarified that a maximum of 500 riyals will be distributed among all eligible family members receiving the regular pension, with the amount divided equally among them.

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